Jeffrey Ingledue

ELLE Escapes: Sonoma Courtesy of Aperture, Montage and Single Thread "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traveling through Sonoma County feels like stepping into a version of California where nature still sets the pace. Just an hour north of San Francisco, the landscape shifts dramatically from rugged coastline to sunlit valleys and rolling vineyards.

I have a simple wish list when planning a vacation. Luxury resorts, beautiful beaches, a little adventure, and a lot of delicious food. Grand Cayman checks all those boxes. Considered the crown jewel of the Caribbean, the island offers world-class resorts, such as The Ritz-Carlton, celebrating a landmark 20th anniversary; a seemingly endless Seven Mile Beach; and excursions that are a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. For me, though, the real star of the show is the incredible cuisine.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Los Cabos is a vacationer’s nirvana. The resort city on the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula has some of the best vacation weather any beach-loving traveler could ask for, along with its seemingly endless variety of land and sea adventures, and, of course, head-spinning nightlife. However, for those looking for a serene haven, there is a quiet luxury that makes it the perfect getaway to...get away.